When the weight of modern life is crushing down on you, why wouldn’t you want to take it back to basics? Survival games are all about getting yourself fed, building a storeroom, and filling it with more food—or running into somebody else’s house and stealing their stuff. You’ve gotta appreciate the simplicity of it all. Whether you’re a hunting and gathering newbie or 1,000 hours deep and looking for a new game, we’re here to tell you all about the top survival games so you can find your next addiction.

The re-introduction of Star Wars Battlefront in 2015 was a refreshing splash of nostalgia. Taking its name from the much beloved Star Wars Battlefront games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC, EA and DICE's new Star Wars Battlefront made changes modern in execution, but old school in intent. The final product would be something people liked well enough, but there was definite room for improvement.

Star Wars Battlefront II’s multiplayer beta, live all last week and setting the internet on fire, looks to wholly be an improvement on EA's first Star Wars Battlefront reboot attempt in every way, thanks to fully embracing the rich design history of the series.

The shadow of Sauron’s darkness has fallen across Middle-earth once again, but luckily you’ve still got the power to turn the Dark Lord’s minions against him. Middle-earth: Shadow of War sees you return to the role of Talion, and with the aid of the spirit of Celebrimbor, you’ve forged a new Ring of Power offering even greater control over your orcish foes.

Destiny 2’s first DLC expansion, The Curse of Osiris, fast approaches. In it, Guardians will be given the chance to delve the secrets of Mercury while testing their might against the Vex in an attempt to stop the time bending creatures from erasing time as we know it and replacing it with their own darker, timeline. But what of Osiris himself? Who is this fabled Warlock hero and why has he revealed himself now after literal centuries?

Cuphead's notorious difficulty makes it a Max Fleischer-flavored hellscape. The bosses are furious and fierce, and without some guidance, can be a really bitter tea to swallow. Allow us at Gamepedia to help! With these tips, the first collection of baddies will seem far less frustrating. You'll be collecting those contracts in no time!

With PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds being such a smash hit, it’s no small wonder that other developers are looking to catch some of that lightning in their own little bottles. Enter Epic Games, who have found room in their survival game, Fortnite, to add a new type of frantic gameplay.

Kill monsters, build towns, explore a fantasy world, and save the dwarves from extinction. Regions of Ruin hits every note of a fantastical city-building RPG, and a few more of its own. Gamepedia and Vox Games are proud to announce the Official Regions of Ruin Wiki.

When Cuphead and Mugman press their luck a little too far in King Dice's casino, their souls are collected by The Devil himself. The only way to free themselves from The Devil's claws is to do his dirty work, collecting contracts from other would-be damned in hopes to gain your freedom. Studio MDHR makes that task difficult, as Cuphead is as challenging as it is charming. May this guide help you take your first steps on onto the Ink Islands gracefully.

We’re all feeling our share of longing for the golden era of console RPGs, and Battle Chasers: Nightwar is just the thing to tickle your nostalgia centers while offering something new. The game draws from the likes of Chrono Trigger, Suikoden, and Phantasy Star for its gameplay while offering a half-tech, half-fantasy world of comic book steam and sorcery.